Canisius College hosts Veterans Day events

Press release

The
Canisius College Office of Veterans Services and Army ROTC will host Veterans Day
events to remember the sacrifices of America's 25 million veterans. All events
are free and open to the public.

LTC
Gerald "Andy" Boston, US Army War College, will present a talk titled "A Time
to Serve, A Time to Lead," on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m. in Lyons Hall Room
311.

On
Monday, Nov. 12, Canisius will hold a Veterans Day observance in front of Old
Main at the college's Greatest Generation Memorial beginning at noon. In
addition to remarks by President John J. Hurley, the Canisius community will
pay special respect to the more than 6,000 service members who gave their lives
in Iraq and Afghanistan, with a reading of the names of those who died in these
conflicts. The roll call is expected to last several hours.

Brian
Castner, former U.S. Air Force explosive ordinance officer, will read from his
new, critically acclaimed book "The Long Walk: A Story of War and the Life that
Follows," at 1 p.m. in the Bouwhuis Library, first floor.

As
part of the National Roll Call, Canisius will also observe a "minute of
silence" at 2 p.m. to honor the fallen. Canisius is one of 97schools nationwide,
and one of two in New York state, to participate in the Roll Call.

As
a show of service and pride, all Canisius faculty and staff who are veterans
are encouraged to wear their ribbons or medals on Veterans Day. Medals tell a
story of service, sacrifice, honor and accomplishment. By wearing them on
Veterans Day, Canisius veterans can tell their story to the entire college and
help teach students the true meaning of citizenship and freedom.

For
more information, contact the Canisius College Office of Public Relations at
716-888-2790.